Tang Wai-Kiu, Mak Kwok-Kei, Kam Philip Ming-Ho, Ho Joanna Wing-Kiu, Chan Denise Che-Ying, Suen To-Lam, Lau Michael Chak-Kwan, Cheng Adrian Ka-Chun, Wan Yuen-Ting, Wan Ho-Yan, Hussain Assad
Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong.
Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2010 Aug;27(5):320-4. doi: 10.1177/1049909109358407. Epub 2010 Feb 18.
This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the Euthanasia Attitude Scale (EAS) in Hong Kong medical doctors. A total of 107 medical doctors (61.7% men) participated in a survey at clinical settings in 2008. The 21-item EAS was used to assess their attitudes toward euthanasia. The mean (standard deviation) and median of the EAS were 63.60 (60.31) and 63.00. Total EAS scores correlated well with ''Ethical Considerations,'' ''Practical Considerations,'' and ''Treasuring Life'' (Spearman rho =.37-.96, P < .001) but not ''Naturalistic Beliefs.'' The construct validity of the 3-factor model was appropriate (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin [KMO] value = 0.90) and showed high internal consistency (Cronbach alpha =.79-.92). Euthanasia Attitude Scale may be a reliable and valid measure for assessing the attitudes toward euthanasia in medical professionals.
本研究旨在检验安乐死态度量表（EAS）在香港医生群体中的信度和效度。2008年，共有107名医生（61.7%为男性）参与了临床环境下的一项调查。采用包含21个条目的EAS来评估他们对安乐死的态度。EAS的均值（标准差）和中位数分别为63.60（60.31）和63.00。EAS总分与“伦理考量”“实际考量”及“珍视生命”具有良好的相关性（斯皮尔曼等级相关系数ρ = 0.37 - 0.96，P < 0.001），但与“自然主义信仰”无关。三因素模型的结构效度良好（Kaiser - Meyer - Olkin [KMO]值 = 0.90），且具有较高的内部一致性（Cronbach α系数 = 0.79 - 0.92）。安乐死态度量表可能是评估医学专业人员对安乐死态度的一种可靠且有效的工具。
